Peyton P. Berookim, MD, FACG

Is your doctor a gastroenterologist? Gastroenterologists undergo the most extensive training in performing colonoscopies and are considered experts in this field. Major medical studies confirm that gastroenterologists have a higher detection rate for polyp detection and lower complication rates than any other type of physician (including surgeons). Dr. Berookim is a specialist in gastroenterology with a particular focus on colon cancer prevention.

When a physician goes above and beyond in caring for patients, recognition naturally follows. Dr. Berookim is the recipient of many honors including Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, America’s Top Gastroenterologist, America’s Top Physicians, Patients’ Choice Award, and the UCLA Chancellor’s Humanitarian Award. Of course, the most trusted sources of information about any doctor are other patients like you. Here is just one example of what patients say about Dr. Berookim, “I recently underwent my first colonoscopy under Dr. Berookim’s care. He is professional, down-to-earth, and congenial and everything he told me about the procedure was fact. His follow-up was timely and thorough. He is a young, energetic and highly skilled doctor who I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.” – Dennis M.